The Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) will square off against the UTEP Miners (0-4) in a matchup of CUSA teams on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Sun Bowl. The Miners are currently an underdog by 10.5 points. An over/under of 50 points has been set for the contest.
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Bearkats (-10.5)
Moneyline: Bearkats (-360), Miners (+285)
Total: 50 points
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How to Watch Sam Houston vs. UTEP
When: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas
TV: CBS Sports Network
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Sam Houston 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
162.0 (810) |
116 |
Rush yards |
216.0 (1080) |
19 |
Points scored |
30.0 (150) |
43 |
Pass yards against |
209.8 (1049) |
68 |
Rush yards against |
131.2 (656) |
62 |
Points allowed |
24.4 (122) |
75 |
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Sam Houston 2024 Betting Info
The Bearkats have compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season.
Sam Houston is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 10.5 points or more this season.
So far this season, two Bearkats games have hit the over.
The average total the Bearkats have had set in matchups this season is 0.7 more points than this outing’s point total.
The Bearkats have covered the spread in their past three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
Sam Houston Home/Away Splits (2024)
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Sam Houston’s Offense vs. UTEP’s Defense (2024)
The Bearkats have the 19th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (216.0 yards per game), and will be up against the 128th-ranked defense in that category, as the Miners allow 225.5 per game.
Sam Houston averages 162.0 passing yards per game (116th in the FBS). It plays the Miners’ defense which ranks 47th, allowing 189.8 yards per game through the air.
The Bearkats convert 43.2% of their third downs (50th in college football), while the Miners’ defense ranks 116th in that category (45.8%)
UTEP 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
242.0 (968) |
58 |
Rush yards |
79.8 (319) |
126 |
Points scored |
14.5 (58) |
130 |
Pass yards against |
189.8 (759) |
47 |
Rush yards against |
225.5 (902) |
128 |
Points allowed |
30.5 (122) |
104 |
UTEP 2024 Betting Info
The Miners have posted one win against the spread this season.
In games it has played as at least 10.5-point favorites this season, Sam Houston is 1-0 against the spread.
Not one of the Miners’ four games has hit the over in 2024.
The Bearkats’ average point total in outings this year is 50.7, 0.7 points higher than the total in this game.
The Bearkats have covered the spread in each of their past three matchups while going 3-0 overall.
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UTEP Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
53.4 |
56.5 |
52.3 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.3 |
32.0 |
36.3 |
ATS Record |
1-3-0 |
0-1-0 |
1-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
0-4-0 |
0-1-0 |
0-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-3 |
0-0 |
0-3 |
UTEP’s Offense vs. Sam Houston’s Defense (2024)
The Miners are 131st in the FBS in red-zone percentage (55.6%), and will be facing the Bearkats’ 49th-ranked red zone defense (78.9%).
UTEP has the 126th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (79.8 yards per game). It faces Sam Houston’s 62nd-ranked rushing defense, which allows 131.2 on the ground.
The Miners have a 0.2 point-per-play average (129th in the FBS), while the Bearkats give up 0.4 per play (67th in college football).
Sam Houston’s defense gives up 6.1 yards per pass attempt (31st in the FBS). UTEP’s offense averages 6.8 yards per pass (90th in college football).
Sam Houston vs. UTEP Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Sam Houston vs. UTEP is the Bearkats (-360 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the under at 50 points.